The staff will be taking a break this Sunday and we are inviting you to visit All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC for their special Kwanzaa Service with Rev. Bill Sinkford. You can find the Zoom link on their website.

Rev. Patricia Hart and FUUSB Staff Again this year, the staff has pre-recorded a gift to you! Please join us for a dramatic reading of Elijah’s Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas. The story features Elijah Pierce, a 20th-century African American woodcarver, and his young friend Michael. Elijah is a devout Christian and loves … Continue reading “Elijah’s Angel”

Rev. David Ruffin with Mary Beth McNulty & Friends Our annual multigenerational Solstice Service with our Solstice drama, “The Rebirth of the Sun,” is returning in person (and livestreamed) this Sunday with even more drama, music and song. We have a truly star-studded cast of kids, youth and older ones to lead us in celebrating … Continue reading A Solstice Celebration: “The Rebirth of the Sun”

Rev. Patricia Hart, with Geoff Duke Wonder plays a part in all the world’s religions. Experiences that “transport” us beyond life’s normal-ness can be a doorway into a deeper understanding – of what matters most, of other people, and of ourselves. Or, we can shake our heads and walk on by. How is wonder connected … Continue reading “On Wonder and Love”

Rev. Keith Kron, Guest Minister, with Rev. Patricia Hart Religion, including Unitarian Universalism, is at a moment in time. Can it survive? And what must it do in order to survive? What must we do? We’ll explore our place in today’s world, and why it’s metaphorical meteorites and not a comet that could wipe us … Continue reading “The Future of Religion & Unitarian Universalism: Dinosaurs, Pit Bulls, & Other Classmates”

Rev. Patricia Hart, with Melinda Lee Advent, in the Christian tradition, takes place during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. (We all know about Advent calendars, right?) But the spiritual message of Advent is that sometimes our work is to wait, expectantly. Wait for what, exactly? Not the easiest thing to do, especially when … Continue reading “Preparing in the Dark”

Rev. Patricia Hart, with Erika Reif & Betsy Ferries A multigenerational celebration of welcome and generous community. Come be a part of a story that reminds us once more that when we share our abundance we are richer for it! We hope many of you will join the service – either in person in the Sanctuary, or online. Find the … Continue reading “Sophia’s Guest”

Rev. Peter Newport and Jon Sallée This Sunday Jon Salleé and the Reverend Peter Newport will explore how they came to different approaches to military service. Inspired by the peacemaking efforts of Soldiers and Servicemembers, Jon is an FUUSB member and Buddhist working to ordain in both traditions, and also a Chaplain Candidate for the … Continue reading “Why We Are Not a Peace Church”

Rev. Patricia Hart, with Judy Brook Our Unitarian Universalist principles come right out and say it: “the right of conscience and the use of democratic process” matters to us, religiously. What role has democracy played in our UU tradition and values?  How does it shape us as people of faith? Please join us in person … Continue reading “Democracy and Faith”

Rev. Patricia Hart, with David Ruffin Who are your ancestors? When we’re lucky (and paying attention), there are people whose wisdom is a guide to rely on while they are alive… and even beyond. We are the ones who tell their stories. The Choir will sing this Sunday! We hope many of you will join … Continue reading “All Our Saints”